Glen Campbell may have been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s but that won’t keep the 75-year-old country crooner from his music.
He may just need a little extra help when it comes to remembering his famed lyrics.
“Glen is still an awesome guitar player and singer,” his wife, Kim, told People. “But if he flubs a lyric or gets confused on stage, I wouldn’t want people to think, ‘What’s the matter with him? Is he drunk?’”
A conclusion that the couple wanted to avoid by going public with Campbell’s disease. But in lieu of his diagnosis, the singer does not seem to be slowing down. The chart-topping Grammy-winner is hoping to organize a farewell tour with a full schedule of live performances kicking off this fall.
“I still love making music,” Campbell said. “And I still love performing for my fans. I’d like to thank them for sticking with me through thick and thin.”
We have no doubt that Campbell’s concert goers will be more than happy to help the country legend out if he stumbles on stage.
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Earl Simmons, better known as DMX, was arrested.
DMX has been arrested at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport on outstanding warrants. Maricopa County Sheriff’s Department spokesman Aaron Douglas says the rapper, 37, was taken into custody Wednesday morning after arriving from Florida. DMX (real name: Earl Simmons) is being held on a $1,075 bond for driving with a suspended license and a $10,000 bond stemming from previous drug charges.
Douglas says DMX had failed to appear in court and warrants were issued. He is expected to appear before a judge late Wednesday. His lawyer in Phoenix, Cameron Morgan, declined TO comment.
The musician/actor has had a recent string of run-ins with the law. He was arrested Friday in Miami on charges of attempting to purchase cocaine and attempting to purchase marijuana.
Way to give rappers a bad name, dude.
Interestingly, country music star Glen Campbell had a song, recorded before Simmons/DMX was born, called “By the Time I get to Phoenix.” It had nothing to do with getting arrested, though. But, five years ago Glen Campbell was arrested — in Phoenix — on drunk driving and hit and run charges.
Clearly, the lesson here is that, if you’re a popular singer who commits crimes involving your vehicle and intoxicating substances, you should stay the hell out of Phoenix.
Source: “DMX arrested in Phoenix on outstanding warrants” (AP)
UPDATE (Allie): The “Many” mugshots of DMX
He’s getting good at this, no?
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